Volkswagen Tiguan
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
S40 SYWMOT history
S40 SYW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 16 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 126,656 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 126,656 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,316 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 SYW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Tiguan
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 16 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 SYW was last recorded at 126,656 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 126,608 miles · 27 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 48 miles
- Average per year
- 10,316 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,656 miles
- 2025 – 120,082 miles
- 2024 – 111,331 miles
- 2023 – 103,264 miles
- 2022 – 95,605 miles
- 2021 – 87,893 miles
- 2020 – 84,757 miles
- 2019 – 71,049 miles
- 2018 – 58,052 miles
- 2017 – 44,302 miles
- 2016 – 28,198 miles
- 2015 – 12,039 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,656 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,656 miles (+48)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 126,656 miles
- Test number
- 305953111390
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail126,608 miles (+6,526)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,608 miles
- Test number
- 989588996744
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass120,082 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 120,082 miles
- Test number
- 663285273176
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail120,082 miles (+8,751)3 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,082 miles
- Test number
- 144899944024
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring lamp on indicating low pressure
Pass111,331 miles (+8,067)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 111,331 miles
- Test number
- 947086541952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,264 miles (+7,659)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 103,264 miles
- Test number
- 116058115464
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,605 miles (+7,712)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 95,605 miles
- Test number
- 826808698265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,893 miles (+3,136)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 87,893 miles
- Test number
- 205656718666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,757 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 84,757 miles
- Test number
- 762560693529
- AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes worn
Fail84,757 miles (+13,708)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,757 miles
- Test number
- 379758291229
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes worn
Pass71,049 miles (+12,997)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 71,049 miles
- Test number
- 148781813780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,052 miles (+13,750)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 58,052 miles
- Test number
- 997970824302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,302 miles (+16,104)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 44,302 miles
- Test number
- 201457440452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,198 miles (+16,159)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 28,198 miles
- Test number
- 637547391678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 12,039 miles
- Test number
- 656931055077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 SYW
- Does S40 SYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 SYW is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 SYW?
- The MOT on S40 SYW is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 SYW done?
- S40 SYW was recorded at 126,656 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 10,316 miles a year.
- Has S40 SYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 SYW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on S40 SYW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S40 SYW find?
- S40 SYW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 6 more.
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